The World's Fastest Indian Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 205 out of 235 people found the following review useful: A Chick Flick for Guys. 3 July 2005 A true story with a nice mix of emotion and motorcycles. At a sneak preview of this movie in Burt Munro 's hometown - Invercargill, I noticed at the end that many of the men had moist eyes -not that the film is weepy or sycophantic in any way - it's simply inspirational. The hero/underdog here is a social misfit, a self-confessed dirty old man but a lovable one. He loves the ladies and he loves speeding on his vintage Indian Scout "modified somewhat" along the open beach of Invercargill in Southern New Zealand. Beach bike racers still contest the Burt Munro Trophy on Oreti beach. Burt's 1967 record at Bonneville still stands. Anthony Hopkins manages the problematic Kiwi accent well to deliver a touching, funny and realistic depiction of Burt in his quest to be the fastest thing on two wheels.

Sir Anthony said that it's the best thing he's ever done and it's hard to disagree based on his laconic and lovable portrayal. Outstanding cameos by the likes of Annie Whittle and Diane Ladd simply add depth and verisimilitude to the film. Tim Shadbolt, well he definitely acted in the film... Complete and convincing performances that warm the heart and show true humanity shining through. The cinematography is clear and precise, the action scenes are mercifully free of special effects and Burt's kiwi innovation and guile win the day. A new classic from Roger Donaldson. Was the above review useful to you? 189 out of 209 people found the following review useful: Surprising gem from New Zealand 24 October 2005 I saw this film on a plane - I know, I know, the worst place to see any kind of film - and thought I would just fall asleep as I didn't expect it to catch my interest enough to put up with the bad audio and small screens. In any case I dislike feel-good movies, and all the Kiwi-innovator stuff makes me cringe, Kiwis don't have the monopoly on being resourceful.

And I'd never heard of Burt Munro. So I was surprised to find within a few minutes I was entranced. Anthony Hopkins has made a brilliant job of the role, his accent wasn't too bad, and I loved the way he said "Invercarrrrrrgill". Hopkins' talent really shone - without him saying a word or changing his expression, you just knew how Burt felt when confronted by an apparently insurmountable obstacle (I won't spoil it) and his placid acceptance of the inevitable falls, tumbles and injuries told you that for Burt these were a fact of life. The other cast were also flawless, for me there wasn't a weak point in any of the acting. The humour was delivered in the main by Hopkins and with the lightest possible touch. The cinematography was beautiful and conveyed the journey from long quiet light of Munro's idealism in Invercargill, murky 'orribleness of the necessary evil of passing through LA and laying your dream on the line in the harsh open glare of Utah. Hopkins has done a few of these slightly-disreputable, love-em-when-you-get-to-know-em characters but this is the best.

And I'm not a motorcycle fan, and no Kiwi-made-good fan, but I will confess to a tear (almost) at the end when the text came up about Burt's unbeaten record. If you watch this film at home you won't want to be disturbed by other people talking - you'll want to catch every word, every nuance. Was the above review useful to you? 165 out of 185 people found the following review useful: Blatantly Kiwi, surprisingly Universal from New Zealand 18 November 2005 'The World's Fastest Indian' is a unique movie that not only provides a film that New Zealanders anywhere can be most proud of, while at the same time contemplating universal themes that everyone outside the borders of the country can relate to.

The film contains that familiar 'Number 8 fencing wire' mentality that resonates throughout New Zealand society - and also echoes those tropes of masculinity that are so prominent within the National cinema: Burt tinkers with his 1920 Indian Motorcycle with the most unexpected results, using common household objects; he travels to the Bonneville Saltflats in Utah alone, getting by on his wit; and has that dry sense of humour that is familiar around these parts. It also contains the familiar 'man Alone' motif, but in a foreign country, and also touches on that other image of New Zealand men tinkering in their sheds. The film is, what I would call, blatantly Kiwi. Wider themes that surface are of isolation, alienation, and beating the odds to achieve your dream. What I can definitely say about 'The World's Fastest Indian', is that it's very refreshing - this is no typical underdog story; it's a story that proves that you're never too old to follow through with a dream you've had for years. It was great to have a protagonist that was older than the usual one in contemporary movies, and seemed to give the film more of an anchoring in reality.

It makes it far more easier to believe in the story and it's motivations, and heightens the sense of isolation one sometimes goes through when following your heart. Sir Anthony Hopkins does an amazing job as Burt Munro - the New Zealand accent is impeccable, aside from one or two vowel sounds. His subtleties communicate an intense psychological battle and determination to get the chance to achieve his dream, and his typical sense of humour is wonderful. I'm not sure how accurate this portrayal of Burt Munro is, but the screen character is engaging and pulls the audience in for a solid 2 hours as we watch Burt battle with his demons, and the lack of people's belief in his achieving his goal. All in all, 'The World's Fastest Indian' is a fantastic film that New Zealanders can be proud of, soaked with Kiwi humour and a character that will remind a lot of us of our grandfathers and that older generation that never complained and got on with life, no matter what they were up against. For international audiences, it's a wonderful underdog story about an older man who had never given up on getting his chance to achieve his dream.

'The World's Fastest Indian' is a fantastic film, and will inspire anyone who gets the chance to see it. Roger Donaldson continues his fine tradition of great movies, and all Kiwis should hold him up to the same heights as they do that other Jackson fulla! Was the above review useful to you? 161 out of 182 people found the following review useful: Kiwi Bert and his motorsiccle from London, UK 3 January 2006 I took a look at this film with a slightly wary eye, the title being rather ambiguous and misleading initially. I almost passed it by to watch one of the many screener DVD's I had to view. for possible inclusion in the BAFTA awards. I presumed it was about a runner or maybe an Indian astronaut, possibly. I had no idea initially the "Indian" referred to a great American motorcycle,rather than a particular type of human.I am so glad I wasn't thrown by the title, and started watching. There unfolded a most delightful story about Bert, an instantly rather charming eccentric old character (superbly played by Anthony Hopkins), who built an old 1920's motorcycle in his garden shed.

He then attempts to break the world-land speed record on a machine designed to originally travel about 90mph. The plot develops into a most charming and beautiful story of Bert's determination to get to the race event and the journey is as much of the story as the event itself. Obviously I shall not divulge the result or the events that happen, suffice it to say that Bert becomes an instantly likable character by everyone he meets. Bert's charm shines through and he takes everyone he meets at face value and welcomes all with a smile and a shake of the hand. He meets various "characters" along the way who he befriends like long-lost friends,which is a fresh in these days of prejudice and alienation. This was a very innocent time in 1967 for a New Zealander going to America, and there is one of the films most delightful and charming moments when Bert realises all is not quite what it seems when he meets one certain character......... MAKE SURE YOU SEE THIS FILM, it will have you laughing, crying and will uplift you, which is quite uncommon in these days in the movies of blood, killing, violence and savagery.

I would be very surprised if Anthony is not at least nominated for his starring role as Bert. Lovely film which needs a different title to me, but then again "it does what it says on the tin", as they say. Go and see it. Great Was the above review useful to you? 131 out of 140 people found the following review useful: I never thought I would cry from United States 5 February 2006 It's a good thing I took my wife, because as all men know the only way not to cry is to look over at your wife/girlfriend and make fun of them for crying. Seriously, I am a motorcycle aficionado but I truly think this movie transcends that. It's not a "guy's film" at all but a serious look at the life of a man that was average by his own reckoning - by ours he's a hero. When you find yourself looking at that and saying "I would have quit" and it was only the beginning of the movie, well, that's some tough stock Burt Munro came from. And it's not tedious, not an uphill struggle all the way against insurmountable odds, none of those clichés.

It's a great movie about a real guy and I can't imagine someone watching it and not being entertained, moved, and frankly, impressed. Was the above review useful to you? 120 out of 130 people found the following review useful: A non-mushy feel-good movie from United States 25 January 2006 Seeing the movie "The World's Fastest Indian" reminded me why I go see movies. I average about one every two weeks, and this was one of those rare movies that actually made me feel *happy* afterward. The main character, New Zealander Bill Munroe as played by Anthony Hopkins, is a true man's man. He has spent his entire adult life tinkering with his streamlined motorcycle, a 1920 Indian (hence the title.) Now in his 60's in the year 1963, he wants to realize his life's dream of taking it halfway around the world to the Bonneville Salt Flats Test Track in Utah, the only place where he can find out how fast it will actually go.

The movie pulls off two often-used themes, The Long Journey and Overcoming Adversity, without a hint of phoniness or melodrama. The Long Journey from New Zealand to Utah takes up most of the movie, with Munroe scrounging up travel money, working off part of his passage on a dilapidated freighter, and the long, event-filled drive from the California coast to Utah in an old used car. Overcoming Adversity is portrayed in two ways: by Munroe's awesome mechanical genius as shown by his ability to fashion spare parts out of almost anything and to improvise a la MacGyver, and in his charm and likability when confronted with more human obstacles. Indeed, one of the movie's chief strengths was the character's ability to make friends easily under any situation, with a cast of colorful supporting characters who wonderfully complemented Hopkins' acting. After finally reaching the test track, the movie's focus shifts from the acting to the cinematography and drama. The dozens of colorful cars, motorcycles, and drivers' outfits contrast strikingly with the blinding white of the salt flats and the mountainous backdrop. And when Munroe finally gets the chance to make his test run, two questions come to mind.

How fast can he go? More importantly, will the 64-year-old man and the 43-year-old patched-up bike hold together under the strain? After seeing the movie and while still in my euphoric state, my skeptical mind wondered how much of it was actually true. I did a little research, and the portrayal of this amazing man seems to be true enough. Go see this movie; if you do, you'll leave the theater feeling good, and perhaps even a little inspired. Was the above review useful to you? 113 out of 119 people found the following review useful: A Tour de Force on bald tires from Las Vegas, NV 2 February 2006 Anthony Hopkins is simply astounding. The man can disappear inside of characters so diverse and capture you so completely, that you have to wonder if his well of talent has a bottom. This film is at turns charming, bawdy, fascinating, riveting, nerve wracking, hilarious, heartwarming and heartbreaking.

As Burt Munro -- an aging New Zealand man losing his hearing, short on money, living in a shed surrounded by weeds, considered a lovable if eccentric oddball by all who know him except one small boy, and obsessed with making a 45 year old motorcycle capable of breaking the land speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats -- Hopkins takes us along for the ride every minute of this movie. The fact that this film is based on the true story of Burt Munro makes it all the more captivating, but a lesser actor than Hopkins might very well have lost us along the way. It is no wonder that the children of the real-life Burt Munro were moved to tears by Hopkins' portrayal. There's a clever ongoing bit about the taste of Burt's hot tea, and you will also wonder a bit about how his lemonade might taste. Every scene is a jewel in this movie, and the cumulative effect proves that extraordinary films do not have to cost bazillions of dollars and take two years of computer-generated special effects to WOW their audience.

Burt is challenged by every imaginable obstacle standing between him and his speed dream: his failing heart may give out any minute, the journey around the world to transport the 1920 Indian motorcycle to the USA seems insurmountable, he has no machine shop or whiz-bang tools and equipment to work his engineering miracles, etc. What he DOES have is an indomitable spirit that will never, ever stop trying. Whether he's battling young ruffians who diss his ancient motorcycle or banking, bureaucrats and red tape, he is a wrinkled but worthy warrior. The supporting cast is as beautiful and bizarre as it gets, and the audience becomes inordinately fond and just about every one of them except for a nasty foreign cabdriver (Carlos Lacamara), but hey, somebody had to be disliked. Great actors in small roles abound, including Diane Ladd as Ada, a frontier gal that's been lonely a while, Saginaw Grant as Jake, an "Indian" with a really distasteful solution to Burt's prostate problems, and Paul Rodriguez as Fernando, a human and humane used car salesman.

Perhaps the best scene -- and heart -- stealer is Chris Williams as Tina, a cross-dressing front desk night clerk at a fleabag hooker hotel. You gotta love him. Or her, as the case may be. Stellar performance, and Hopkins' Burt treats Tina with such dignity it defines friendship. Don't miss this fine, fine film. And if there is justice in the boffo box office world, The World's Fastest Indian will be a true Oscar contender in 2006. Was the above review useful to you? 105 out of 116 people found the following review useful: A beautifully simple tale with great vibes and no villains. from Christhcurch, New Zealand 3 January 2006 All I knew about this movie going in was that it was the life story of an Ivan Mauger-type motorcyclist whom I'd never heard of; that he was a Southlander; and that Anthony Hopkins was playing the chap - complete with a rolled rrrr's Southland accent.

I came away with a feeling similar to when I first saw "Tucker the man & his dream" and "Cool runnings" - A genuine feeling of euphoria that someone whom I ordinarily would have little particular interest in, has accomplished a dream. Roger Donaldson has created a rare cinematic masterpiece with "The world's fastest Indian" - he has crafted a feel-good movie which achieves a "Field of dreams" emotional level with a climax which is deliberately low-key and in keeping with the subject matter. Despite the fact that Burt Munro's efforts set an as-yet unbeaten world record, he was a humble bloke who just went back to his shed at the end of the day to tinker. I loved this movie because it tells a straight-forward tale of someone so fixed on his dream that anyone he comes into contact with simply can't help but do what they can to help him. There are no villains in this movie - except bad luck and circumstance. And the way Munro overcomes adversity is incredibly charming, and an inspiration to anyone. Sir Anthony Hopkins is incredible, as usual. There aren't many actors who could pull off the Antipodean twang and the Southland R-rolling to boot!

But Hopkins carries it off almost impeccably. The shimmering cinematography on the Bonneville salt flats is another highlight of this masterpiece, and I think I'm going to have to see it again before it winds up its run at my local cinema to fully appreciate it! (The first time I was too caught up in the agony of Burt's struggle!) This truly is a great flick. Probably not an Oscar winner, but for me, "World's fastest Indian" belongs alongside the aforementioned "Tucker," etc. There's probably not much point in releasing it in the United States - it's not their kind of feel-good movie. But I sure hope Donaldson takes it to Cannes...the Europeans should like it as much as "Whale rider." Was the above review useful to you? 101 out of 109 people found the following review useful: Excellent Movie Making And A Wonderful Story from Seattle, USA 2 January 2006 I was lucky enough to see this film on a Qantas flight from LA to Melbourne early in December. My expectation was a low budget, low brow, attempt at making a motorsport film. I was truly blown away by what I saw.

Anthony Hopkins deserves an Academy Award for the understated performance of Bert Munro. Always polite, and always focused Bert's dream get embedded in your heart and becomes your dream as well. The journey becomes the story with the characters he meets along the way getting obsessed with his vision as well. The scenes at The Bonneville Salt Flats are stunning and picturesque. I was left with a smile I couldn't get off my face and a tear in my eye. A simple film with a simple premise becomes my "Best Of" pick for 2005. Was the above review useful to you? 83 out of 93 people found the following review useful: Tastes like Titanium from Dallas, Texas 12 January 2006 Greetings again from the darkness. Writer/Director Roger Donaldson has been very prolific in his Hollywood career creating mostly slick, ho-hum projects such as "The Recruit", "Thirteen Days", "Dante's Peak" and "Cocktail". Although there is a touch of sap in this one, Donaldson turns on the charm for the fascinating tale of Burt Munro, the New Zealander who shocked the world with his speed records in the 1960's.

Playing a bit like a motorized "Hidalgo", the film captures your heart and imagination thanks in large part to the amazing journey of this spirited man and the terrific performance of Sir Anthony Hopkins. Making his way half way around the world with almost no money to his name, Munro realizes a life long dream of running his hand-built 1920 Indian "motor-sickle" at the Salt Flats of Bonneville in Utah. his journey and openness introduce him to so many people along the way. His warm heart and courage just will these folks to help him out. Everyone wants ol' Burt to make it. While you may think to yourself this is just a light-hearted Hollywood feel-good film, just remember the man and the story are real. Donaldson and Hopkins worked together over 20 years ago in "The Bounty" and have another very interesting project under way now with "Papa" - a biopic on Ernest Hemingway. Three supporting performances really stand out: Diane Ladd, (comedian) Paul Rodriguez and Christopher Lawford (Peter's son) as Jim Moffit. Donaldson, in a nice touch, also spreads in a few appearances of the guys from the high speed world.

This is one you can take the family to and almost everyone will enjoy the story, journey and spirit of Burt Munro. And believe me when I say, you will never look at Lemon trees the same again!! Was the above review useful to you? Page 1 of 25: The World's Fastest Indian Reviews - Metacritic 10 JohnNOct 22, 2006 At times sentimental, occasionally straining credibility, this feel-good ode to determination and idiosyncracy, is a remarkable and entertaining drama. 0 of 0 users found this helpful 10 MarcS.Mar 31, 2006 The charm and determination of a magnificent gentleman is brought to life by Anthony Hopkins. A friend who lives in Invercargill, when I asked him about how realistic the movie was, replied, ".... as a teenager I saw a number of his speed record attempts at Oreti Beach (the beach scenes) on that amazing bike. The bike/s are still displayed in Invercargill. Our city's motto was 'City of water and light' but after the film has changed The charm and determination of a magnificent gentleman is brought to life by Anthony Hopkins.

A friend who lives in Invercargill, when I asked him about how realistic the movie was, replied, ".... as a teenager I saw a number of his speed record attempts at Oreti Beach (the beach scenes) on that amazing bike. The bike/s are still displayed in Invercargill. Our city's motto was 'City of water and light' but after the film has changed to 'Where dreams come true'. Bert was a lot slimmer than Anthony - they got the character spot-on by all accounts."… Expand 0 of 0 users found this helpful 10 Just wacthed this is such a capivating , enjoyable movies , makes you wish you where there. 0 of 0 users found this helpful 9 BrentB.Feb 9, 2006 A wonderful story about a wonderful man; a testament to the will of the individual. Anthony Hopkins portrayal of a kind eccentric, dedicated to a purpose is proof of the human ability to win over the most pessimistic of those around him. Hooray!

0 of 0 users found this helpful 9 MarkB.Mar 13, 2006 Writer-director Roger Donaldson's hugely affectionate, admiring portrait of New Zealand folk hero Burt Munro (Anthony Hopkins), a senior citizen who follows his dream to set the motorcycle land speed record at the Bonneville (Utah) Flats, zooms along a very simple path. Munro charms New Zealand neighbors (including the ones next door whom he normally annoys with his noisy midnight tune-ups and unkempt lawn). Munro travels to USA and charms Writer-director Roger Donaldson's hugely affectionate, admiring portrait of New Zealand folk hero Burt Munro (Anthony Hopkins), a senior citizen who follows his dream to set the motorcycle land speed record at the Bonneville (Utah) Flats, zooms along a very simple path. Munro charms New Zealand neighbors (including the ones next door whom he normally annoys with his noisy midnight tune-ups and unkempt lawn). Munro travels to USA and charms everyone he meets. (Well, almost everyone.) Munro makes it to Bonneville and charms all the other racers.

Munro...well, you get my drift, but chances are excellent that while you're actually watching the movie, you either won't notice how prdictable much of it is or you'll be smiling too much to care. Transport Rocky Balboa to the other side of the globe, set the time machine back to the early 1960s, saddle him with a neverending series of financial obstacles and health problems (to say nothing of the title vehicle, a 1920 model kept alive and roaring with equal amounts of tinkering and TLC), and you've got this ceaselessly delightful tribute to Munro's can-do spirit.

It's a real comeback for Donaldson, Munro's talented countryman who, after doing the powerful, promising domestic drama Smash Palace in his homeland, traveled stateside and, following a few respectable productions like The Bounty (an account of the famous mutiny featuring Hopkins' evenhanded, everyone-has-his-reasons interpretation of the notorious Captain Bligh) sunk deeper and deeper into the mire, churning out some of the worst junk of the 1980s and 90s (Cocktail, White Sands, the original Species and the Basinger-Baldwin remake of Sam Peckinpah's The Getaway). His Bay of Pigs historical drama Thirteen Days was a few steps up (even if it DID imply that Kevin Costner solved the whole Cuban missile crisis by himself, with maybe a little help from President John F. Kennedy), but Donaldson's deep and obvious love for his subject here appears to have bought him his soul back. After recently seeing Transamerica I complained that the road movie was, for the most part, an overused, moribund genre that needs to be gently put to rest...but Donaldson has made me eat my words.

Munro's travels from Los Angeles to Utah work delightfully because Donaldson doesn't overplay his hand (even with the passenger who's involved in a new military adventure in a place called Vietnam)...he just tells the story of a very nice man who meets a lot of different people and brings out THEIR internal niceness. Of course, it helps to build your movie around such an engaging central character whose effect on others is so readily understandable: Munro is a blissfully uncomplicated soul who's so comfortable within his own skin (it's mentioned repeatedly that he neither smokes nor drinks, but then he doesn't NEED to) that he effortlessly breaks down other people's defenses.

(In more ways than one, too: he gets two extremely attractive older women into bed--or more probably, they get HIM into bed--and I strongly suspect that some of the younger ladies at Bonneville would've happily given him a go if they hadn't had husbands or boyfriends around.) Although not as prolific a year for screen biographies as 2004 was, 2005 certainly had its share of good ones: I'm as big a fan of Walk the Line and Good Night, and Good Luck as most (and slightly less of one on Capote, a somewhat sluggishly directed film powered mostly by spectacular performances), but the two that resonated the most with me--now and I'm sure years from now, too--were The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio, about 1950s housewife and contest winner Evelyn Ryan, who juggles a houseful of kids and a reprobate husband, and this.

I'm completely convinced that both movies, dealing as they do with hugely appealing, plucky and uncomplicated individuals who repeatedly beat the odds with great mental toughness, would've been tremendous word-of-mouth populist hits (and garnered Hopkins and Prize Winner star Julianne Moore Oscar nominations that I thought they were completely robbed of) if the producers had only done the Oprah circuit a la My Big Fat Greek wedding rather than relegated them to big-city arthouses. (Nearly everyone I know who saw either or both films loved them.) Then again, maybe all those Zig Ziglar and Tony Robbins motivational tapes I listened to as part of my sales job ten years ago finally kicked in!… Expand 0 of 0 users found this helpful 9 AlistairFeb 19, 2006 Charming quirky film that goes its own way in its own time. Best Anthony Hopkins in a long time. Looks good too. 0 of 0 users found this helpful 5 TimM.Jul 22, 2006 i'm sorry new zealand. though i comprehend and admire munro's achievements, i don't see the greatness in this film. it comes across as a disney movie.

"is this a disney movie?"...i kept asking myself. there is little or no character development whatsoever. the story is outlined much too shallowly (is that a word?), especially over the first hour. it seems we are rushed to the conclusion. it was hard to get into when not enough was i'm sorry new zealand. though i comprehend and admire munro's achievements, i don't see the greatness in this film. it comes across as a disney movie. "is this a disney movie?"...i kept asking myself. there is little or no character development whatsoever. the story is outlined much too shallowly (is that a word?), especially over the first hour. it seems we are rushed to the conclusion. it was hard to get into when not enough was revealed about the characters early on. also, the film had a generally childish feel, not kiddy films are bad, but i felt as if i was being read a bedtime story. some plot elements were relatively absurd and took my mind out of the story, such as the rushed relationship development between munro and that girl.

it was also pretty random when munro collapsed that first time, it was as if we the audience were being forced to feel bad for him without knowing much about him. the lack of attribution of munro's character to the real essence of the man does not do him justice... this reminded me of the portrayal of cash in that piece of crap movie "walk the line" cash was and is awesome and that movie was a huge disservice to the true essence of the man. "ray" proved that some human greatness in a biopic can be imitated on film, but i think "world's fastest indian" fell far short of this (and "walk the line" was a piece of crap).… Expand 0 of 0 users found this helpful The worlds fastest Indian accessible to all! - Review of E Hayes and Sons - The World's Fastest Indian, Invercargill, New Zealand - TripAdvisor “The worlds fastest Indian accessible to all!” Reviewed March 6, 2015 Just pop into the E Hayes & Sons hardware store and lose you sense of time as you wander from old motor cycle to side car to buick to TBird..... And theres hardware, camping stuff and everything a traveller could need....

But the exhibits are the draw card!! Absolutely free..... There is a donation box for childrens hospice which no one would deny is a good cause! Visited March 2015 The World's Fastest Indian (2005) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The World's Fastest Indian ( 2005 ) PG-13 | The story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years rebuilding a 1920 Indian motorcycle, which helped him set the land speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967.

Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 44 titles created 12 Dec 2010 a list of 25 titles created 06 Mar 2012 a list of 32 titles created 09 Feb 2013 a list of 34 titles created 13 Aug 2014 a list of 33 titles created 8 months ago Title: The World's Fastest Indian (2005) 7.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 10 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards » Videos Edit Storyline For 25 years in Invercargill at the south end of New Zealand, Burt Munro (1899-1978) has been working on increasing the speed of his motorcycle, a 1920 Indian. He dreams of taking it to the Bonneville Salt Flats to see how fast it will go.

By the early 1960s, heart disease threatens his life, so he mortgages his house and takes a boat to Los Angeles, buys an old car, builds a makeshift trailer, gets the Indian through customs, and heads for Utah. Along the way, people he meets are charmed by his open, direct friendliness. If he makes it to Bonneville, will they let an old guy on the flats with makeshift tires, no brakes, and no chute? And will the Indian actually respond? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com> Based On One Hell Of A True Story See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for brief language, drug use and a sexual reference | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 24 March 2006 (USA) See more » Also Known As: The World's Fastest Indian See more » Filming Locations: $400,782 (USA) (3 February 2006) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Roger Donaldson : [using a racing machine on a public road] In this movie 'Anthony Hopkins (I)'/ Burt Munro tests the Indian on a highway.

In the opening sequence of Smash Palace (1981), Bruno Lawrence / Al Shaw is seen testing his Formula 5000 race car the same way. See more » Goofs In the movie, the nickname of one of Burt Munro 's friends is mispronounced. The friend's nickname was "Rollie". In the movie this is pronounced to rhyme with "jolly", but in real life the nickname rhymed with "holy". See more » Quotes A Chick Flick for Guys. 3 July 2005 | by tony-dowson (New Zealand) – See all my reviews A true story with a nice mix of emotion and motorcycles. At a sneak preview of this movie in Burt Munro 's hometown - Invercargill, I noticed at the end that many of the men had moist eyes -not that the film is weepy or sycophantic in any way - it's simply inspirational. The hero/underdog here is a social misfit, a self-confessed dirty old man but a lovable one. He loves the ladies and he loves speeding on his vintage Indian Scout "modified somewhat" along the open beach of Invercargill in Southern New Zealand.

Beach bike racers still contest the Burt Munro Trophy on Oreti beach. Burt's 1967 record at Bonneville still stands. Anthony Hopkins manages the problematic Kiwi accent well to deliver a touching, funny and realistic depiction of Burt in his quest to be the fastest thing on two wheels. Sir Anthony said that it's the best thing he's ever done and it's hard to disagree based on his laconic and lovable portrayal. Outstanding cameos by the likes of Annie Whittle and Diane Ladd simply add depth and verisimilitude to the film. Tim Shadbolt, well he definitely acted in the film... Complete and convincing performances that warm the heart and show true humanity shining through. The cinematography is clear and precise, the action scenes are mercifully free of special effects and Burt's kiwi innovation and guile win the day. A new classic from Roger Donaldson. 205 of 235 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes Hagerty Insurance Creates Motorcycle Valuation Tool Hagerty Insurance Creates Motorcycle Valuation Tool What's your used bike worth? Hagerty believes you shouldn't have to guess.

1964 Harley-Davidson. Photo © Hagerty By Basem Wasef Updated November 01, 2015. While there's no shortage of online car valuation tools, deciding on a motorcycle's value can be a black art that involves Craigslist cross-shopping, polling a sampling of friends, and more guesswork than you care to admit. Hagerty Insurance brings some science to the equation with their new Motorcycle Valuation Tool , which builds upon the platform they've used to value cars. By selecting "Motorcycle" under Type of Vehicle and choosing the year, make, and model of a bike, the system pulls from a database of 9,200 motorcycles built between 1894 and 1996 and offers pricing for four different levels of condition. Company CEO McKeel Hagerty says it's a hot time to buy a bike. "Motorcycles are one of the fastest growing segments in the collectible vehicle market. The recent interest is inspiring enthusiasts to pull their bikes out of long-term storage to enjoy again...

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In a passion-driven area like motorcycles, purchase decisions have almost always been made from the heart, not the brain-- but as with anything that gathers the attention of investment types and opportunity seekers, a rising market for vintage motorcycles might signal a sea change in terms of how people decide to sock away their money for the future. Check out Hagerty's valuation tool here . Related: Watch The World's Fastest Indian (2005) Online Free - PrimeWire | 1Channel Posted by missinglink 4 years, 2 months ago +3 | +3 / -0 A beautiful film about a dreamer that didn't know the meaning of the word quit. Hopkins is definitely at his best in this role. A truly awesome story and a must watch! Posted by mandrake 4 years, 3 months ago +3 | +5 / -2 Why haven't I seen this before? Watched it due to Black Douglas' recommendation and I wasn't disappointed. Delivered everything an honest to goodness good film should. A true story too! Reminded me of an old friend of mine who spent his life tinkering with an old BSA and sidecar. One of those feel good films you have to see.

A solid 8/10. Posted by sharumom 2 years, 8 months ago +2 | +2 / -0 An entertaining and inspirational movie with motorcycles! Fast motorcycles! No, this is far from being a typical 'biker' movie; this one is BORL (Based on Real Life) and that makes the story even better than it is. Besides, I've become a true fan of New Zealand and New Zealanders, so that gave this movie extra points as far as I was concerned. You don't care about motorcycles? The story is really about the person/people involved, but for those of us who love motorcycles, especially vintage bikes, gives us something fun to look at. I do recommend this movie and rated it: 4/5. Burt Munro - a Southland speed legend | Southland, New Zealand Burt Munro - a Southland speed legend Burt Munro - a Southland speed legend By Visit the beautiful Southland The late Burt Munro, is one of Southland’s most celebrated legends, and tributes to him have become popular attractions. Add to Wishlist The New Zealand we all dream of...

Burt Munro Burt Munro with his bike By Venture Southland Teretonga Race in Burt Munro Challenge By Venture Southland Wyndham Street races - Burt Munro Challenge By Venture Southland 1 / 4 The New Zealander, immortalised in The World’s Fastest Indian movie, was a speedbike racer that set land speed records in Utah in the late 1950s and 1960s on a highly modified Indian Scout motorcycle . He is most famous for his under-1000cc world record (an average speed of 183.586mph - 295.45km), set at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967. The record still stands today. Herbert James 'Burt' Munrowas born near Invercargill in 1899. He spent years modifying a 1920 Indian motorcycle before setting his first New Zealand speed record (120.8mph - 194.4km) in 1940. During 10 visits to Bonneville he set three world speed records.

His efforts and achievements are the basis of the 2005 movie starring Anthony Hopkins. His life is also celebrated in permanent displays around Invercargill, with the Southland Museum and Art Gallery and E Hayes and Sons both paying tribute to him. The latter sells World’s Fastest Indian memorabilia and has two of Burt’s bikes on display; he sold them to the store after a stroke in 1977 hampered his riding ability. Burt was 68 and riding a 47-year old machine when he set his last record. He died in 1978. Since 2006 the life of the legendary racer has been celebrated in Southland with the Burt Munro Challenge. The 6 day event is held in different locations around Southland which include Oreti Beach, where Burt originally trained for the Bonneville Salt Flats as well as Teretonga Park raceway, the most southern FAI approved raceway in the world.

E Hayes and Sons - The World's Fastest Indian (Invercargill, New Zealand): Top Tips Before You Go - TripAdvisor E Hayes and Sons - The World's Fastest Indian Write a Review E Hayes and Sons - The World's Fastest Indian E Hayes and Sons - The World's Fastest Indian Would this be a good cold day activity? Yes Is this an outdoor attraction or activity? Yes Is this attraction popular with tourists? Yes Is this attraction a "must-see" location? Yes Does this attraction provide visitors with a taste of the local culture? Yes Is this attraction exciting, unusual, or risky to visit? Yes Is this attraction good for couples? Yes Is this attraction pet friendly? Yes Would this be a good sunny day activity? Yes No Unsure Does this attraction require above average amounts of physical activity (long walks, climbs, stairs or hikes)? Yes Map updates are paused. Zoom in to see updated info. Reset zoom Address: 168 Dee Street, Invercargill, New Zealand Phone Number: +64 3-218 2059 Website Description: This is E. Hayes ans sons Hardware store also known as Hammer Hardware. It... This is E.

Hayes ans sons Hardware store also known as Hammer Hardware. It is where the famous Indian motorbike is kept. The display of old bikes and things from the past is well and truly worth seeing. The movie " The Fastest Indian" starred Anthony Hopkins. read more Terrible “Ye can buy hammers and nails there too” For some a trip to the hardware store means a weekend stuck fixing up the home,, but if ye are in Invercargill its worth it. This place not only has Burt Munro's 1920 indian... read more Reviewed 4 days ago 474 Reviews from our TripAdvisor Community Which Invercargill hotels are on sale? mm/dd/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy Sponsored links * Read reviews that mention: All reviews hardware store burt munro on display classic cars vintage bikes gift area amazing shop hayes family great hardware old school man cave free coffee buy something for sale no charge amazing collection great staff tools motor memorabilia Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews.

Start your review of E Hayes and Sons - The World's Fastest Indian Click to rate “Ye can buy hammers and nails there too” Reviewed 4 days ago NEW For some a trip to the hardware store means a weekend stuck fixing up the home,, but if ye are in Invercargill its worth it. This place not only has Burt Munro's 1920 indian chief ,, but an amazing collection of cars and bikes and a dedicated wall with offerings to the God Of Speed .... you would be crazy... More Helpful?

Question: What type of transport was featured in the film 'The Fastest Indian'?
Answer: MOTORBIKE